Petrifying Well

This well is the only one of its kind in England. The well is made of two types of rock - tufa and travertine. It takes between three and five months to petrify a teddy bear. 700 gallons or 3,200 litres of water flow over the well every hour - summer, winter, rain or drought ! Many celebrities have donated items: Queen Mary visited in 1923 and took off her shoe. Items worn by cast from popular soap series, as well as a handbag belonging to Agatha Christie and a hat belonging to John Wayne have been subjected to the process.

Knaresborough North Yorkshire

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